Things I Learned This Week: 12/16/06

Because I want to spare you from experiencing some of the things I endured over the last few days, I post “Things I Learned This Week” each Saturday. It’s educational, sometimes insightful and for some reason, always makes me look pathetic. I hope that at least one item on this list will make your upcoming week much easier. So here are the “Things I Learned This Week” for the week of 12/10/06-12/16/06.

! I learned that when I think I should wear a coat and tie to a work function it means I probably should. Khakis and a button up shirt don’t quite compare, especially when the big wigs show up and pictures are taken.

! I learned that I should check with my coworkers before I make a Christmas CD and give it to them. Apparently not everyone shares the same musical favorites that I do during the holiday season.

! I learned that when I’m going to take my little ones out to drive around and look at Christmas lights and decorations I need to make sure they went to the bathroom first.

! I learned that when I’m going to put some logs in the fireplace for a nice family night in front of the fire that it’s best to make sure the flue is open.

! I learned that when I know a movie is going to be part 2 of 3 to not expect a tidy ending, but rather a cliffhanger. Didn’t Barbosa die in Pirates #1? What's the deal?

! I learned to not let my blood pressure rise dramatically every time a Christmas bulb under our second story eave goes out. It seems my constant mumbling about it isn’t appreciated.

And lastly,

! I learned when it is very cloudy and cold outside and all the forecasts say there will be a few inches of rain that no matter whether I see a glimpse of sun or not, I should not go and walk four miles. Does anyone know who can repair a water logged MP3 player?